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S820 WNT

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,455 mi
Last recorded126,455 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 WNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2008 126,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 189,996 miles

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Fail 17 Sep 2007 189,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake master cylinder is wet signs of either leakage or spillage from being topped up

brake pedal anti slip provision is worn

exhaust downpipe is fouling the front anti-roll bar

exhaust system is rusty

front No plate is cracked

front brake pad fitting springs appear to be different on both sides

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor is split

n/s/r tyre is getting low

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor is split

o/s/f wiper blade is split at both ends

o/s/r hand brake outer cable front fixing point is broken

power steering pipes are leaking fluid

slight corrosion to both rear chassis rails

slight rubbing noise fron n/s/f backplate ?

various corrosion to outer body panels

windscreen has chips in it

Fail 26 Jul 2007 189,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor split †offside inner drive shaft gaitor split

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on all exterior panels

Pass 28 Jun 2006 181,942 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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S820 WNT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S820 WNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S820 WNT registered?

S820 WNT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S820 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 WNT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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